Modern washing machines suffer from a common problem – they get a build-up of grease and bacteria due to lower wash temperatures that can actually damage the appliance if not attended to. After a period of time this can rot hoses and door seals, and cause overfilling, drum failure, and a bad, lingering odour! Why…

Cooking healthily is one of today’s growing trends, and steaming is one of the ways to preserve tastes, texture, and nutritional values of food. Professional chefs have used steam ovens for years, but they’ve only recently been available for home kitchens. So, what is a steam oven? Read on… How Do They Work? Unlike traditional…

It’s always wise to read the small print before entering into an contract, even, or perhaps especially, if you think you already know what it’s going to say. One good example of this lies in the area of tenants or landlord responsibilities regarding the repair and maintenance of white goods in a rented property. There’s…

Front loading washing machines have become increasingly popular in recent years, but the top loader remains a competitor! The difference between a top load and front load washing machine is basically the method that you fill the appliance – the top load is loaded and unloaded through an opening in the top, whilst the front…

A tumble dryer is an appliance that dries washed clothes by spinning them in hot air inside a rotating drum. Most tumble dryers feature a filter which collects fibres, and must be regularly cleaned to maintain the best drying performance. When it comes to which tumble dryer is best for you, you need to know…

When you’re looking for a large appliance that doesn’t take up a lot of space, stacking a dryer on top of a front load washer is the perfect solution! It is however a little more complicated than just putting one on top of the other; you need to take a few precautionary steps to ensure…

Both conventional and convection ovens can be supplied by gas or electricity, but the difference is in the distribution of heat. Convection ovens are becoming increasingly popular as their fan and exhaust system blows hot air around the oven and then vents it back out again – this means that food cooks quickly and evenly….

When your dishwasher starts making strange noises you know there’s a malfunction somewhere! You may want to try and fix the fault yourself as electrical components can usually be easily accessed through an inspection panel by removing the inner door. Remember to switch off and unplug before you start to investigate why the dishwasher keeps…

The hob is a surface on top of your cooker or set into a work surface with hotplates or burners for heating pots and pans. They come in different types and where you want to put your hob may be a factor in which one you buy! The most popular style is one large burner,…

Buying a new washing machine can be quite overwhelming with all the different styles and types of washing machine on the market. One of the most important decisions is whether to invest in a front or top-loading appliance, as each one comes with advantages and disadvantages. By understanding the difference between top and front-loading washing…